Associate, Global 3D Creative Development

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach is seeking a detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support the Global Props and Pop-Ups Production Program in New York. You will work with the Senior Manager across development, production, scheduling, logistics, and installation, coordinating tasks with vendors and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in 2D/3D production or visual merchandising, strong communication skills, and proficiency with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite,

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in 2D/3D production, visual merchandising, or installation
• Demonstrated ability to contribute across multiple project phases, balance concurrent workstreams and deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with vendors, designers, and cross-functional partners
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with process documentation, budget tracking, or workflow improvement preferred
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SketchUp required; Adobe Creative Suite and Rhino a plus

Responsibilities

• Support development and production of global in-store temporary props from concept through install
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for vendors on production details and timelines
• Facilitate global sample submission and approval process, including tracking feedback
• Assist with material sourcing for Coach Play stores and coordinate with external suppliers
• Document approvals and feedback from lead designers and regional partners
• Maintain and organize the material library and production assets
• Provide timely project status updates to the Senior Manager and cross-functional partners
• Support administrative and logistical aspects of project execution, including task trackers

Skills

2D/3D production

Visual merchandising

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

To support the execution of key workstreams within Global Creative Development, working closely with the Senior Manager across development, production, scheduling, logistics, and installation. This role coordinates assigned project activities and communicates proactively and clearly with vendors, regional partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Global Props and Pop-Ups Production Program

• Support the development and production of global in-store temporary props from concept through install, working closely with the Senior Manager and broader project team
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for vendors on assigned production details, timelines, and deliverables, and assist with troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Facilitate the global sample submission and approval process, including tracking, organizing, and following up on feedback
• Assist with material sourcing for Coach Play stores and help move sample kit production forward with external suppliers
• Document approvals and feedback from lead designers and regional partners clearly and promptly, maintaining a reliable written record
• Maintain and continuously organize the material library, including samples and production assets, as a shared team resource
• Provide timely project status updates to the Senior Manager and cross-functional partners
• Support the administrative and logistical aspects of project execution, including maintaining accurate, up-to-date task trackers

Budget

• Track production costs and maintain budget documents
• Open and manage purchase orders in Ariba

Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in 2D/3D production, visual merchandising, or installation, ideally in a retail, luxury, or experiential environment
• Demonstrated ability to contribute across multiple project phases, balance concurrent workstreams and deadlines, and exercise good judgment on prioritization and escalation
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with vendors, designers, and other cross-functional partners
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with process documentation, budget tracking, or workflow improvement preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; working proficiency in SketchUp required, Adobe Creative Suite and Rhino a plus

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Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways,